BASIC SAFETY ANDENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1)What is the primary purpose of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
(MARPOL 73/78)?
A. To ensure safe navigation at sea
B. To prevent marine pollution from ships
C. To regulate maritime labor standards
D. To promote international trade by sea
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BASIC SAFETY ANDENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1)What is the primary purpose of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
(MARPOL 73/78)?
A. To ensure safe navigation at sea
B. To prevent marine pollution from ships
C. To regulate maritime labor standards
D. To promote international trade by sea
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2)Among the stated operations, the ISM Code covers…
A. Opearations which could affect safety or cause pollution
B. Only operations that could affect safety
C. Only operationsd conducted at the management level
D. Operations by ship management companies
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2)Among the stated operations, the ISM Code covers…
A. Opearations which could affect safety or cause pollution
B. Only operations that could affect safety
C. Only operationsd conducted at the management level
D. Operations by ship management companies
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3)Which of the following statements is true regarding the
discharge of oil in "special areas" as defined by Annex 1?
A. Discharge is prohibited at all times.
B. Discharge is prohibited at all times.
C. Discharge is permitted if the oil content is below 30 ppm
D. Discharge is allowed if the ship is more than 50 nm away
from the nearest land.
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3)Which of the following statements is true regarding the
discharge of oil in "special areas" as defined by Annex 1?
A. Discharge is prohibited at all times.
B. Discharge is prohibited at all times.
C. Discharge is permitted if the oil content is below 30 ppm
D. Discharge is allowed if the ship is more than 50 nm away
from the nearest land.
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4)Annex 1 requires oil tankers to have a Shipboard Oil
Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). What is the purpose of
this plan?
A. To prevent oil spills during cargo operations
B. Maritime Pollution Regulation of 1973/1978
C. Marine Pollution Convention of 1973/1978
D. Maritime Pollution Prevention Treaty of 1973/1978
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4)Annex 1 requires oil tankers to have a Shipboard Oil
Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). What is the purpose of
this plan?
A. To prevent oil spills during cargo operations
B. Maritime Pollution Regulation of 1973/1978
C. Marine Pollution Convention of 1973/1978
D. Maritime Pollution Prevention Treaty of 1973/1978
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5)Which of the following is NOT one of the general
obligations under Annex I?
A. Ensuring ships are properly equipped and maintained
B. Reporting oil pollution incidentsProviding training to crew
members on pollution prevention
C. Providing training to crew members on pollution
prevention
D. Conducting regular inspections of marine ecosystems
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5)Which of the following is NOT one of the general
obligations under Annex I?
A. Ensuring ships are properly equipped and maintained
B. Reporting oil pollution incidentsProviding training to crew
members on pollution prevention
C. Providing training to crew members on pollution
prevention
D. Conducting regular inspections of marine ecosystems
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6)Which statement best describes the role of individuals in
preventing oil pollution under Annex I?
A. Individuals have no direct responsibility; it solely lies with
the shipping industry
B. Individuals play a crucial role as responsible tourists and
beachgoers
C. Individuals can report oil pollution incidents but have no
other obligations
D. Individuals are responsible for maintaining and repairing
oil pollution prevention equipment on ships
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6)Which statement best describes the role of individuals in
preventing oil pollution under Annex I?
A. Individuals have no direct responsibility; it solely lies with
the shipping industry
B. Individuals play a crucial role as responsible tourists and
beachgoers
C. Individuals can report oil pollution incidents but have no
other obligations
D. Individuals are responsible for maintaining and repairing
oil pollution prevention equipment on ships
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7)How does Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 promote
cooperation among nations?
A. By establishing a global fund for oil spill clean-up
operations
B. By requiring regular communication and information
exchange between member states
C. By imposing trade sanctions on non-compliant nations
D. By organizing annual international conferences on oil
pollution prevention
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7)How does Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 promote
cooperation among nations?
A. By establishing a global fund for oil spill clean-up
operations
B. By requiring regular communication and information
exchange between member states
C. By imposing trade sanctions on non-compliant nations
D. By organizing annual international conferences on oil
pollution prevention
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8)How does Annex I address the issue of oily bilge water
discharge?
A. It prohibits the discharge of oily bilge water under any
circumstances
B. It allows the discharge of oily bilge water in designated
special areas.
C. It permits the discharge of oily bilge water if treated by an
approved oil-water separator
D. It requires the discharge of oily bilge water only in ports
with adequate pollution control facilities
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8)How does Annex I address the issue of oily bilge water
discharge?
A. It prohibits the discharge of oily bilge water under any
circumstances
B. It allows the discharge of oily bilge water in designated
special areas.
C. It permits the discharge of oily bilge water if treated by an
approved oil-water separator
D. It requires the discharge of oily bilge water only in ports
with adequate pollution control facilities
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9)Which of the following is an example of an oil pollution
incident covered by Annex I?
A. Accidental release of oil during ship construction
B. Leakage of oil from offshore drilling platforms
C. Spillage of oil-based paint during ship maintenance
D. Discharge of ballast water containing oil residues
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9)Which of the following is an example of an oil pollution
incident covered by Annex I?
A. Accidental release of oil during ship construction
B. Leakage of oil from offshore drilling platforms
C. Spillage of oil-based paint during ship maintenance
D. Discharge of ballast water containing oil residues
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10)What is the primary cause of pollution in incidents like
Exxon Valdez, Torrey Canyon, Sea Star, and Atlantic
Empress?
A. Natural disasters
B. Human error
C. Mechanical failures
D. Terrorism
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10)What is the primary cause of pollution in incidents like
Exxon Valdez, Torrey Canyon, Sea Star, and Atlantic
Empress?
A. Natural disasters
B. Human error
C. Mechanical failures
D. Terrorism
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11)How can the use of navigational aids help prevent
pollution incidents?
A. By providing accurate weather forecasts
B. By guiding vessels away from sensitive areas
C. By monitoring vessel speed and navigation routes
D. By reducing fuel consumption
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11)How can the use of navigational aids help prevent
pollution incidents?
A. By providing accurate weather forecasts
B. By guiding vessels away from sensitive areas
C. By monitoring vessel speed and navigation routes
D. By reducing fuel consumption
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12)Identify which among the following is the primary
function of a lockout-tagout system.
A. To prevent anyone else making equipment you are
working on dangerous by trying to re-star or re-energise
it.
B. To hold the valves in thr closed position, or isolators and
switches in the open position
C. So that the duty officer knows yuou are working on
equipment
D. To give you permission to work on equipment
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12)Identify which among the following is the primary
function of a lockout-tagout system.
A. To prevent anyone else making equipment you are
working on dangerous by trying to re-start or re-energise
it.
B. To hold the valves in thr closed position, or isolators and
switches in the open position
C. So that the duty officer knows yuou are working on
equipment
D. To give you permission to work on equipment
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13)According to studies, select the majority cause of
maritime accidents.
A. Lack of training
B. The human element
C. Reduction in manning levels
D. Flags of convenience
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13)According to studies, select the majority cause of
maritime accidents.
A. Lack of training
B. The human element
C. Reduction in manning levels
D. Flags of convenience
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14)Select the reason why personnel need familiarization
training when they join a new ship.
A. Because they must have forgotten how to launch
lifeboats and operation of rescue equipment
B. Because the content of familiarization training will
change deprending on the type of ship and their job
onboard
C. Because it is being checked by SIRE inspection
D. If they are experienced seafarers, thay do not need such
a tour
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BASIC SAFETY ANDENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
14)Select the reason why personnel need familiarization
training when they join a new ship.
A. Because they must have forgotten how to launch
lifeboats and operation of rescue equipment
B. Because the content of familiarization training will
change deprending on the type of ship and their job
onboard
C. Because it is being checked by SIRE inspection
D. If they are experienced seafarers, thay do not need such
a tour
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15)If you need to use a chemical cleaning solution, where
can you get comprehensive information about the potential
hazards and precautions.
A. On the ship's SMS procedures
B. On the label of the product
C. The Safety Data Sheet of the product
D. No special precaution are needed if correct PPE is worn
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15)If you need to use a chemical cleaning solution, where
can you get comprehensive information about the potential
hazards and precautions.
A. On the ship's SMS procedures
B. On the label of the product
C. The Safety Data Sheet of the product
D. No special precaution are needed if correct PPE is worn
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16)Approximately how long does it take for a plastic bottle
to breakdown in the ocean
A. 450 years
B. 50 years
C. 150 years
D. 600 years
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16)Approximately how long does it take for a plastic bottle
to breakdown in the ocean
A. 450 years
B. 50 years
C. 150 years
D. 600 years
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17)One of the procedures for permanently removing toxins
from the environment is called
A. Dissolution
B. Evaporation
C. Biodegradation
D. Bioaccumulation
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17)One of the procedures for permanently removing toxins
from the environment is called
A. Dissolution
B. Evaporation
C. Biodegradation
D. Bioaccumulation
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18)Why shipping is frequently said to as one of the least
environmentally destructive type of transportation in
comparison to road and air
A. Because roads and air transport modes use fuel with
much more sulfor
B. Because it is by far the most energy efficient
C. Because a large part of shipping takes place in remote
areas.
D. Because ships have the most modern engines
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18)Why shipping is frequently said to as one of the least
environmentally destructive type of transportation in
comparison to road and air
A. Because roads and air transport modes use fuel with
much more sulfor
B. Because it is by far the most energy efficient
C. Because a large part of shipping takes place in remote
areas.
D. Because ships have the most modern engines
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19)What special areas with stricker regulations under
MARPOL anndex VI are called
A. Emission Control Areas
B. Particularly sensitive Sea Areas
C. Emission Restriction Areas
D. Marine Protected areas
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19)What special areas with stricker regulations under
MARPOL anndex VI are called
A. Emission Control Areas
B. Particularly sensitive Sea Areas
C. Emission Restriction Areas
D. Marine Protected areas
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20)The IMO's objective includes encouraging
environmentally sound and sustainable shipping. Among
the following conventions choose the one that has
contributed the most to a major reduction in pollution from
international shipping.
A. SOLAS
B. STCW
C. COLREGS
D. MARPOL
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20)The IMO's objective includes encouraging
environmentally sound and sustainable shipping. Among
the following conventions choose the one that has
contributed the most to a major reduction in pollution from
international shipping.
A. SOLAS
B. STCW
C. COLREGS
D. MARPOL